Graduate Certificate in Art and Philosophy

Program Overview

The Stony Brook Graduate Certificate Program in Art and Philosophy is designed to provide an interdisciplinary course of instruction for students already enrolled (full-time) in a graduate degree-granting program such as Art History and Criticism, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Music, Theatre Arts.

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Art and Philosophy, Stony Brook graduate students must complete a minimum of fifteen graduate credits in courses approved for the Certificate Program.

Nine of the fifteen credits must be earned outside the home program. Credits earned toward a graduate degree in another Stony Brook program or department may be applied toward the Graduate Certificate in Art and Philosophy.

Graduate students in Stony Brook programs other than the doctoral programs in Art and in Philosophy should consult with their home departments to determine whether credits earned for the Certificate can be applied to the masters or doctoral degree in the home department.

Prospective enrollees in the Art and Philosophy Advanced Graduate Certificate are advised that they must seek enrollment early in their graduate studies at Stony Brook and in any case prior to completing more than two of the required courses in the program.

Students in the art and philosophy graduate certificate

Many types of students will benefit from the Stony Brook Graduate Certificate Program in Art and Philosophy, including graduate students currently enrolled in Art History and Criticism, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Music, and Theatre.

The Graduate Certificate will provide a supplementary graduate program, permitting students in any of these areas to formalize their study of the interconnections between the arts and philosophy.

The Certificate will highlight student's expertise in this interdisciplinary area, enhancing employment opportunities after graduation.

Requirements

A) 2 art-related courses in Philosophy

B) 2 art theory courses in one other department

c) 1 elective which may be an art-related course in Philosophy, an art theory course in the department where the other two courses were taken, or a theory course from another related department.

Administration

The Graduate Certificate Program in Art and Philosophy is administered by the Philosophy Graduate Program Director in consultation with the Philosophy Graduate Program Committee and the Graduate Program Directors from Art, Music, Theatre and CAT.